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Sfera Sicilian Street Food

January 29, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINKING CUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE A SEALED BEVERAGE.
code 6Priority
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE KNIFE BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AND WIPING CLOTHS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 88 F. IF STORED IN WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS AND DO NOT STORE WITH WIPING CLOTHS.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: CLEAN MIXING BOWLS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE FRONT PREP PRINTER AND RAW WOOD AS ELEVATION FOR BASEMENT REFRIGERATION.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE CLOSETS SUCH AS BICYCLES, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. • CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT CASHIER/PREP SREA. MUST REPLACE.----OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.----OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE CORNER WALL UNDER THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL ALL.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

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